The latest 2025 Malta MPRP changes have significantly reshaped Malta’s residency-by-investment rules, introducing faster relocation options while changing some of the program’s costs.
Under the new rules, regional property discounts have been removed, and there is now a single nationwide minimum property purchase requirement of €375,000, a minimum annual rental requirement of €14,000, and a flat €37,000 government contribution, while the donation remains at €2,000. The program now includes a €60,000 administrative fee, and the most attractive aspect of these changes is the one-year temporary residence permit.
This allows applicants and their families to move to Malta while their permanent residence application is being processed. In addition, spouses and minor children can now be included without paying additional dependent fees.
Take a closer look at the new Malta MPRP changes, including important property rules, holding periods, and subletting restrictions.
Malta MPRP Changes Key Takeaways
Malta MPRP Programme Latest 2025 Updates Overview
The Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) was updated by Legal Notice 310 of 2024 and Legal Notice 146 of 2025, with the new rules applying to all applications submitted on or after 1 January 2025. The changes remove regional property investment requirements and introduce:
A single, more straightforward nationwide requirement of €375,000 for property purchases and €14,000 per year for rentals in Malta.
The fee structure has also been simplified, with a €60,000 administrative fee and a €37,000 government contribution regardless of the property investment.
Applicants can qualify with either €500,000 in total assets and €150,000 in financial assets, or €650,000 in total assets and €75,000 in financial assets.
A new one-year temporary residence permit, which allows applicants and their families to move to Malta while their permanent residence is being processed.
The fee for each additional dependent over 18 years old, excluding the spouse, is now reduced to €7,500. Spouses and minor children are now exempt from administrative charges.
Legacy Changes (2021 Updates)
Since March 2021, Malta’s MRVP Program (Malta Residence and Visa Program) has been replaced by a new program called the Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP). The following are the historical requirements per the 2021 updates and for applications submitted by 31 December 2024.
- Demonstrate Assets with a minimum value of no less than €500,000, from which a minimum of €150,000 needs to be in financial assets
- Property options: Lease a property for €10,000/year (South of Malta/Gozo) or €12,000/year (other areas) OR purchase a property worth a minimum of €300,000 (South of Malta/Gozo)or €350,000 (elsewhere). Either a leased or purchased property must be held for a period of at least 5 years.
- Maltese Government contribution: Make a €28,000 government contribution (if buying property) OR €58,000 (if renting property).
- Donation: Donate €2,000 to a registered local NGO
Old vs new MPRP Changes
| Program Feature | Old MPRP Framework | New MPRP Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Property Purchase | €300,000 (South Malta/Gozo) or €350,000 (North/Central Malta) | €375,000 minimum nationwide |
| Property Rental | €10,000/year (South Malta/Gozo) or €12,000/year (North/Central Malta) | €14,000/year minimum nationwide |
| Main Administrative Fee | €40,000 flat fee | €60,000 flat fee (€15,000 upon application and €45,000 upon approval) |
| Government Contribution | €28,000 (property purchase) or €58,000 (property rental) | €37,000 flat contribution regardless of whether you buy or rent |
| Asset Requirement | €500,000 net worth, including €150,000 in financial assets | Option 1: €500,000 net worth, including €150,000 in financial assets Option 2: €650,000 net worth, including €75,000 in financial assets |
| Dependent Fees | €7,500 per additional dependent | €7,500 per additional dependent, while spouses, children under 18, and adult children with certified disabilities are exempt |
| Relocation Timeline | 7–9 months, with families waiting for final approval before relocating | Applicants can relocate sooner through a one-year temporary residence permit issued while the application is being processed |
New Malta MPRP Property Investment and Rules
The old MPRP system used regional discounts, which lowered the minimum purchase and lease amounts for properties in Gozo or the South of Malta, but that has been permanently abolished. Now, the new changes to the Malta Golden Visa are a single, unified standard that applies nationwide:
- Property purchase: The minimum investment has been raised to €375,000
- Property rental: The minimum annual lease requirement has increased to €14,000 per year.
- Mandatory holding period: Regardless of the property route selected, the investor is legally required to hold the title or maintain the lease for a strict minimum duration of 5 years from the date the residency certificate is issued.
- Subletting restrictions: The property has been used exclusively as the primary Maltese residence for the main applicant and their dependents. But subletting or licensing the property is strictly forbidden during the initial 5-year period.
Malta MPRP Updated Government Fees and Contributions
The government has simplified its fee structure. You no longer pay different amounts depending on whether you rent or buy.
- Administrative Fee: €60,000 split into two payments, €15,000 when applying, and €45,000 upon approval.
- Government Contribution: €37,000 for the main applicant.
- Charity donation: A mandatory €2,000 to a registered Maltese NGO
Including Family Dependents in Your Malta MPRP Application
Although the new MPRP rules have increased costs for individual applicants, they make the program more affordable for larger families.
- Additional dependents can be added for €7,500 per person.
- Spouses, children under 18, and adult children with certified disabilities are exempt from this fee.
- Unmarried adult children can be included if they are financially dependent on the main applicant and are under 29 years old at the time the application is submitted.
- Parents and grandparents of both the main applicant and spouse can also be included, provided they are financially dependent and not employed full-time.
Fast-Track Timeline: Get a Malta Temporary Residence Permit in 30 Days
Previously, investors had to wait up to 12 months for full vetting before they could legally enter Malta. The biggest game-changer in the updated program is the introduction of an immediate temporary residence permit.
Now, the main applicant and their family can secure a one-year, renewable temporary permit within roughly one month of submitting their application. This allows your family to relocate to Malta, move into your new home, and enroll your children in local schools while your permanent residency file finishes processing.
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